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NHL Picks: Free Picks and Odds Analysis for Saturday

Friday was a rough night for the picks. Just as it looked like we were heading in the right direction, our run ended with a sweep the wrong way. Now let’s get back on track with Saturday’s selections:

NHL Betting: Saturday
Picks

Record:
111-124 (-506)

Calgary Flames @
Vancouver Canucks

I
bet against the Calgary Flames last night and was burned, but I’m willing to
take a shot again. The San Jose Sharks ended up beating the Flames last night
but I took the Sharks on the puck line, which they didn’t cover. Vancouver is a
massive favorite on the NHL odds on Saturday and I’ll lay the goal and a half.

The
Flames are in a tight spot in a back-to-back on the road and it’s also their
third road game in four nights. The Canucks have had a light week and should be
much fresher on the ice.

Pick: Canucks
-1.5 +111 at Pinnacle

[gameodds]7/224062/43-19-999996-92/us[/gameodds]

Edmonton Oilers
@ Los Angeles Kings

It
might seem like a bit of a long shot – and it could very well turn out to be a
loss – but I see the Edmonton Oilers as offering some good value on Saturday
afternoon. Yes, the Kings are the better team and have been all season but Los
Angeles has been a bit spotty of late. They’ve won just three of their last
seven and have dropped two of their last three at home.

The
Oilers are coming off a loss but had won seven straight before that. The Kings
should definitely be favored here but considering only six points separate the
teams in the standings, I think Edmonton is a good bet to add to my NHL picks
solely based on value.

Pick: Oilers
+160 at Bovada

[gameodds]7/224055/43-19-999996-92/us[/gameodds]

Philadelphia
Flyers @ Winnipeg Jets

I
see little reason to bet the Jets in this spot considering they’ve lost five
straight and are playing some of their worst hockey of the season. On the flip
side, Philadelphia has won four straight and is making a late season playoff
push.

Saturday’s
contest will be the fifth for the Jets in eight days in four cities. While
they’ve been off since Thursday, that type of travel could wear down a team.
I’ll take a shot with the Flyers as a road dog.